Headmaster’s Update
Rightly so, there is a national conversation taking place over the declining mental health of young people and all schools are expected to ensure that wellbeing is at the centre of their provision. We want TPS to be the children’s ‘Happy Place’ and fittingly, on Wednesday we were treated to a truly wonderful assembly by Year 1, exploring emotional literacy and how talking about our feelings and thinking about the sorts of activities that make us feel energised and positive are really important; the children were ‘feelings detectives’ and regaled us with top tips, catchy songs and even a little bit of magic to reveal how colours can be directly associated with feelings. It was great to see that the Roger Hargreaves, ‘Little Miss’ and ‘Mr Men’ books are still in vogue!
Year 1 would certainly have approved of the fact that we had two outdoor education trips take place this week, full of fun and learning. Year 2 made the short journey to Painshill Park in Cobham to undertake floral art activities and build dens. Venturing further, Year 3 went on their first residential trip, staying overnight at the Marchants Hill PGL (Parents Get Lost) Centre near Hindhead to take on a host of physical and team work challenges. By all accounts, they had a wonderful time and today’s Celebration Assembly revealed a very strong consensus that the ‘Giant Swing’ was the highlight! Often these trips are the most memorable and special experiences for the children and help develop independence, leadership and collaboration whilst also encouraging the children to take risks.
At school, we’ve enjoyed special learning opportunities all thanks to the generosity and expertise of members of the TPS community. Tuesday saw a special talk by Sofija Dubianskaja, Rehoming & Welfare Coordinator at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, who explored animal behaviour and pet care with the senior pupils, which they very much enjoyed. That same day, the senior boys tuned in to their creative sides, with the opportunity to work with artist and TPS parent Nadia Day to produce stunning acrylic paintings of Bushy Park. Looking forwards, we are also really excited that in mid-June we will be holding our inaugural Arts Week, allowing a special focus on the more creative areas of learning at TPS. Watch this space!
Oliver Barrett, Headmaster
Key Dates
May
| Day: | Date: | Event: |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 19th May – Friday 23rd May ( Years 4-8 Exam Week) | ||
| Mon | 19 | Raising Resilience Parent Drop in Sessions |
| Tue | 20 | Quiz Club Maths Competition (selected pupils only) |
| Wed | 21 | Great Space Quest (Y5 selected pupils only) |
| Thu | 22 | Summer Pre-Prep Concert |
| Thu | 22 | Year 7&8 Pembrokeshire Trip online Meeting |
| Fri | 23 | Juliette Whiterod – 3EW Pottery Workshop (during art lessons) |
| Fri | 23 | Year 2 Grandparents’ Day |
All up to date events information can be found on MSP
Sports Fixtures
May
| Day: | Date: | Sport Event: | Location: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 21 | Year 6 Girls Cricket A Team only | Falcons |
| Wed | 21 | Year 6 Boys A&B vs Hampton Prep | Hampton Prep School – Carlisle Park |
| Wed | 21 | Year 5 Boys A&B vs Hampton Prep | Kempton CC |
| Fri | 23 | Year 3 Boys A,B&C vs Hampton Prep | Hampton Prep School – Carlisle Park |
| Fri | 23 | Year 4 Boys A&B vs Hampton | Kempton CC |
All up to date events information can be found on MSP
Half Term Art Club with Mrs Fox and Mrs Lindsay
Summer holiday touch typing courses for 7 – 16s – Hampton & Kingston
Where: Twickenham Prep School, Hampton 14th – 17th July;
Where: St Joseph’s Primary School, Kingston 21st – 14th July; 28th – 31th July; 26th – 29th Aug
All sessions run 10:00am – 12:15pm daily. (Full day childcare/ sports camp available)
Beginners, improvers and advanced typists are warmly welcome. We mix formal technique with the latest app games to make learning effective and fun. Typing proficiency makes a huge impact on academic attainment at all ages.
Cost per place: £176.00. 10% discount for siblings/ bring-a-friend/returners
OFSTED registered – childcare vouchers accepted. Duke of Edinburgh Award skills assessor. *Full day care/ sports camp available.
Apply at www.typingscool.co.uk
Little Voices Summer Camp at TPS
Little Voices Summer Camp @ TPS – For more information please see the attached link to the flyer below:
Little Voice Moana Summer Camp Flyer – TPS
Tech Easter Camp at TPS
📲 Book now at: https://www.nextthing.education/product/twickenham-preparatory-school-may-camp/ spaces fill up fast!
My School Portal
My School Portal is a great school-to-parent communication system.
Here you will find the latest events, which can be synced with your electronic calendar, weekly menus and copies of all letters sent home.
Below are important notices from two key departments which are updated weekly:
Pre-Prep — messages from Mrs Barnes including club collection
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Safeguarding & Wellbeing messages from our Designated Safeguarding Team
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School Meals week commencing: 19th May Menu Week 2
